KEN WEEMAN ’59

Ken Weeman’59

“You could say it’s a family thing,” began Ken Weeman ’59, P’91. Weeman’s family legacy at Trinity-Pawling stretches back to the 1920s, when his uncle, Gordon ’28, and his father, Kenneth Sr. ’29, were members of the brotherhood. Exactly 30 years after his father, Weeman walked the stage at Trinity-Pawling’s graduation. Not long after that, his brother Fred ’63, and his son Carter ’91, did the same. “We’ve been associated with the school for a long time,” Weeman shared. “It’s a bit of a family tradition.” And it’s been rumored, Weeman said with a smile, that his nine-year-old grandson has been seen getting on the school bus with a T-P backpack.

As a young man, Weeman’s family legacy at Trinity-Pawling eased his transition to prep school. “Knowing my father and uncle had such positive experiences made my first few days more comfortable,” he shared. “I felt immediately welcomed and it wasn’t such a challenge starting a life on campus.” The values, structured environment, and lasting friendships made his experience one he remembers fondly. “I was never on my own at T-P. That made all the difference.”

Since graduating, Weeman has remained quite engaged with Trinity-Pawling, serving twice on the Board of Trustees and making a provision in his estate plans with a bequest to the School. “To put it simply, I really just wanted to give back,” he explained. “T-P molded me. It gave me the tools, skills, and opportunities I needed to be successful. I wanted to play a role in giving those same opportunities to other young men.”

Keeping with his intention to give back to his alma mater, Weeman will also co-host the Trinity-Pawling Alumni Reception in Washington D.C. next month. “I’m looking forward to the reception in April. It’s important for the School to have a presence in the D.C. area—and for any alum in the area to know one another!” Weeman stated. “Building even more connections in the brotherhood, that’s what it’s all about.”

Looking back on his time at Trinity-Pawling—as a student, alumnus, trustee, and friend—Weeman is overwhelmed with gratitude and hopes that the young members of the brotherhood feel the same. “Any boy that goes to T-P should recognize how lucky he is to be there. We have a foundation that nobody else has. And helping to continue that foundation for years to come…what an opportunity.”